02 Aug 2021 :What to read in the Hindu

What to Read in The Hindu
02 August 2021

Page 1

  • Assam, Mizoram agree to ease border tension (GS 2 Federation)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/ready-to-withdraw-fir-against-assam-cm-mizoram-govt/article35662552.ece

  • GST collections recover to ?1.16 lakh crore in July (GS 3 Economy)

https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/gst-collections-recover-to-116-lakh-crore-in-july/article35668958.ece

 

Page 3

  • Campaign to strengthen legal services launched (GS 2 Judiciary)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/campaign-to-strengthen-legal-services-launched/article35672213.ece

 

Page 4

  • Rajasthan farmers turning into entrepreneurs (GS 3 Agriculture)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/rajasthan-farmers-turn-to-entrepreneurship-in-a-big-way/article35654435.ece

  • Expected Question –

Discuss the various ways to strengthen income of farmers with the help of new technologies.

  •  Over 700 Halam people return to Tripura (GS 1 Society)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/over-700-halam-people-return-to-tripura-after-fleeing-violence/article35668235.ece

 

Page 5

  • Row over Lakshadweep beach villa plan (GS 2 Issues in developmaent)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/despite-scientists-caution-lakshadweep-admin-goes-ahead-with-mega-beach-villa-project/article35672452.ece

  • Poultry industry urges Centre to allow import of GM soy seeds (GS 3 Agriculture and allied sectors)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/poultry-industry-seeks-extension-of-loans-import-of-gm-soybean/article35666545.ece

 

Page 6

  • The draw of space and nuclear technologies (GS 3 Science and Technology)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/the-draw-of-space-and-nuclear-technologies/article35670979.ece

  • A cycle of low growth, higher inflation (GS 3 Economy)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-cycle-of-low-growth-higher-inflation/article35671035.ece

  • Long overdue: On OBC reservation in All-India Quota medical seats (GS 2 Affirmative Action)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/long-overdue-the-hindu-editorial-on-obc-reservation-in-all-india-quota-medical-seats/article35670924.ece

 

Page 7

  • Pegasus, a blemish on democracy (GS 2 FR)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/pegasus-a-blemish-on-democracy/article35670524.ece

  • The benefits of breastfeeding (GS 2 Health)

https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-benefits-of-breastfeeding/article35670751.ece

 

Page 8

  • As monsoon recovers, Kharif sowing lag drops below 5% (GS 3 Agriculture)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kharif-sowing-lag-drops-below-5-as-monsoon-recovers/article35667601.ece

  • India, China establish hotline in north Sikkim (GS 2 IR)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-china-establish-military-hotline-in-north-sikkim/article35669670.ece

  • Adverse police report to cause hurdles in J&K (GS 2 FR)

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/adverse-police-report-to-cause-hurdles-in-jk/article35672931.ece

  • Exercise held to fine-tune integrated theatre commands (GS 3 Security)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/table-top-war-gaming-exercise-held-to-fine-tune-model-of-integrated-theatre-commands/article35667327.ece

 

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  • UNSC Presidency: Jaishankar lays out policy perspective (GS 2 IR)

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/unsc-presidency-jaishankar-lays-out-policy-perspective/article35672944.ece

  • ‘States too must ensure cases are not filed under Sec. 66A’ (GS 2 FR)

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/states-too-must-ensure-cases-are-not-filed-under-sec-66a/article35672947.ece

 

Page 10

  • Clinical trials of ‘Ashwagandha’ soon (GS 3 Science and technology)

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/clinical-trials-of-ashwagandha-soon/article35672962.ece

  • Punjab paddy farmers taking to new technique (GS 3 Agriculture)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/moving-away-from-traditional-practice-more-paddy-farmers-in-punjab-taking-to-dsr-technique/article35664587.ece

  • CIC flays govt.’s denial of details on oxygen panel (GS 2 Governance)

https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/cic-flays-govts-denial-of-details-on-oxygen-panel/article35672966.ece

 

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  • Myanmar junta ruler takes PM role (GS 2 IR)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/myanmar-junta-ruler-takes-pm-role/article35670017.ece

  • Expected Question –

Myanmar relationship is important for maintaining stability and peace in Northeast India? Discuss the challenges in India-Myanmar relations.

  • Pak. finalises Bill to grant new status to Gilgit-Baltistan: report (GS 2 IR)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-finalises-bill-to-grant-new-status-to-gilgit-baltistan-report/article35670084.ece

  • New Zealand apologises for raids on Pacific people (GS 4 International Ethics)

https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/new-zealand-apologises-for-raids-on-pacific-people/article35670404.ece